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STARLINK-32831 (62860)
COSPAR: 2025-022G | Alt Name: Starlink 32831
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
62860
International Designator
2025-022G
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:06:22 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
236.43°
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Argument of Perigee
86.49°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32831
Alternative Name
Starlink 32831
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 62860U 25022G 26200.37942863 .00011140 00000+0 34036-3 0 9990
2 62860 53.1561 236.4268 0001016 86.4883 273.6236 15.34396797 82071
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite STARLINK-32831, also known as Starlink 32831, is a member of the Starlink V2M series manufactured by SPXS and owned by the same entity. It was launched on February 1, 2025, from AFWTR (Cape Canaveral Space Force Station) with a launch mass of 730 kg and achieved orbital stability on February 2, 2025, at 03:23 UTC. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters when its components are deployed. Its dry mass is 700 kg, indicating that the additional 30 kg was fuel or other consumables. It belongs to the Starlink Group 11-4-07 payload and has a box plus pan shape according to the provided data.
Starlink is a satellite constellation developed by SpaceX with the aim of providing global broadband internet coverage. Thousands of small satellites are deployed in low Earth orbit (LEO), enabling high-speed internet access even in remote areas. However, the rapid increase in satellites raises concerns about space debris and the potential for collisions, which can lead to further debris creation and endanger other spacecraft. Additionally, the sheer number of Starlink satellites can affect astronomical observations by increasing light pollution. Proper deorbiting plans and international coordination are essential to mitigate these challenges and ensure long-term sustainability in space.
Starlink is a satellite constellation developed by SpaceX with the aim of providing global broadband internet coverage. Thousands of small satellites are deployed in low Earth orbit (LEO), enabling high-speed internet access even in remote areas. However, the rapid increase in satellites raises concerns about space debris and the potential for collisions, which can lead to further debris creation and endanger other spacecraft. Additionally, the sheer number of Starlink satellites can affect astronomical observations by increasing light pollution. Proper deorbiting plans and international coordination are essential to mitigate these challenges and ensure long-term sustainability in space.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
4.1
Span
29
Dry Mass
700
Launch Mass
730
Shape
Box + pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 11-4-07
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
SPXS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Starlink V2M
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
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